Peritoneal surface malignancy is a type of cancer found within the space between the organs in the abdomen and the inner lining of the abdomen called the peritoneum, which is normally a thin protective membrane. Most cancers in the peritoneum begin in another part of the body. It is also commonly known as peritoneal carcinomatosis, often caused by the spread of cancer cells from pre-existing cancer.
Cancers of the stomach, appendix, colon, rectum, and ovaries are commonly spread to the nearby peritoneum. The pathophysiology of peritoneal malignancy is complex and so is the treatment. Often, a recurrence of abdominal cancer will present as peritoneal cancer.
Peritoneal Surface Malignancies are classified based on the first location of their occurrence in the body:
The symptoms of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies are categorised as:
In addition to asking about symptoms, your doctor and our specialists do a thorough evaluation to review your medical history and conduct a physical exam, which involves examining for abnormalities in the uterus, vagina, ovaries, fallopian tube, bladder and rectum. Learn more about our diagnostic tools and techniques for peritoneal surface malignancies:
The types of standard treatment used to treat peritoneal surface malignancies are:
Regaining the quality of life of a patient recovering from peritoneal surface malignancies can be challenging. At Veritas Cancer Care, we aim to provide our patients with the utmost care and comfort they need during their treatment and remission and improve their quality of life as much as possible. Our team here is dedicated to our patients and, while cancer is a daunting illness, we provide you with all the help and hope you need to recover.
The oncological team at Veritas Cancer Care is headed by Dr Venkat P, a highly-trained surgical oncologist and robotic surgeon, with niche expertise in treating peritoneal surface malignancies. With over 22 years of experience, he has managed around 25,000 oncological cases and performed over 20,000 surgeries. His unique area of interest is the delivery of intra-peritoneal chemotherapy like HIPEC, PIPAC, IP PORT, NIPEC, and EPIC. Being one of the very few surgeons in the country highly trained in the latest treatment procedures such as robotic surgery, ERAS and fluorescence-guided surgery, Dr Venkat is a renowned surgical oncologist with various awards to his credit. At Veritas, we guarantee you will receive prompt care and treatment in his safe and experienced hands.
Veritas Cancer Care is also one of the few cancer teams in Chennai to use the latest methods in peritoneal cancer treatment. Headed by Dr Venkat P, we guarantee you will receive prompt care and treatment in his safe and experienced hands.
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